Electricity for Automotive Technicians

Introduces the fundamentals of basic electricity and the use of electrical service and testing equipment. Provides instruction in all phases of starting and charging systems. Emphasis is on hand-held instruments and basic trouble-shooting techniques. Course required for all entering Automotive Technology students (may be waived for equivalent work experience and ASE Electrical Systems certification).Prerequisites: AM120 and AM122. Offered winter term.

Automotive Maintenance and Trades Practices

Introduces basic mechanical shop safety and industrial practices, professionalism and ethics, shop tools and equipment use, and basic automotive maintenance. Course required for all entering Automotive Technology students (may be waived for College Now credit). Program students have priority for enrolling in this class.Prerequisites: MTH20, RD30 or RD90, and BT113 or WR115, or designated placement test scores. Offered fall and spring terms.

Automotive Brake Systems

Covers the principles of brake operation, function, and design as well as troubleshooting, overhauling, repairing, and servicing of automotive brake systems.Prerequisites: AM111 and AM120. Offered spring term.

Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of major under car components and wheel alignment. Topics covered are suspension and steering systems as well as front- and rear-wheel alignment.Prerequisites: AM111 and AM120 or advisor approval. Offered fall term.

Automotive Repair Lab I

Provides live work experience in all aspects of repair expected of entry-level line technicians. Includes basic engine performance, diagnosis and repair of engines, chassis, power trains, and basic electrical systems. Primarily designed for first-year students or those with appropriate skill levels.Prerequisites: AM111 and AM120 or instructor approval. Offered summer term.

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

Advanced Diagnostic Lab

Applies basic electronic theories and concepts to advanced diagnosis and repair of modern microprocessor-controlled automobile systems. A review of basic electrical fundamentals moves rapidly into more advanced electronic devices and circuits. This course can be modified day-to-day in order to review prior course content. Designed for second year students in their final term.Prerequisites: AM111, AM232, and AM233 or instructor approval. Offered spring term.

Air Conditioning for Automotive Technicians

Covers vehicle automotive air conditioning systems theory and operation. Uses industry identified skills for diagnosis, repair, and servicing of R12 and R134A systems. Also covers government regulations in the safe handling of refrigerants.Prerequisites: AM111 and AM120 or approval of advisor. Offered summer term.

Cooperative Work Experience/Automotive

Cooperative Work Experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.Prerequisites: Students must be automotive majors and have the approval of the CWE advisor.

Automotive Repair Lab II

Continues building skills, knowledge, and work habits related to all types of automotive repair work performed in the industry. Course is for second-year students or can be taken in place of cooperative work experience.Prerequisite: AM190 or completion of 3 credits of AM280. Offered spring term.